Michael Burkey ~ Dog Training

[Carole]

Michael Burkey has offered to give all North Star Border Collie Adopters a 10% discount on dog training! He teaches everything from puppy classes to search and rescue. He also offers Board and Train programs for those too far away to attend his classes. Michael's website is very informative, I spent several hours reading through his many programs and testimonals from his clients on his website and facebook page.

Here is the link to his website: http://www.michigandogtrainer.com/home.html

Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-B ... 4163264412

Michael Burkey is a professional dog trainer and owner of MichiganDogTrainer.com, a highly successful dog training company whose aim is to promote peaceful relationships between pets and families. He is a professional dog trainer and behaviorist; expert trial witness, certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC), former Police K9 Handler, Search and Rescue (SAR) K9 Training Director and SAR K9 Handler, obedience and rally competitor and social worker.

Additionally, he previously served as the Ethics Chairman for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) for many years and currently volunteers his services as a Dog Behavior Consultant for the Humane Society of Huron Valley, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Michael trains calm and happy family dogs and specializes in working with dogs who show fearful and/or aggressive tendencies in southeastern Michigan, in the metro Detroit area: Oakland County, Washtenaw County and Wayne County. He works with all breeds, large and small.


He is highly regarded by veterinarians, rescue organizations, and clients. Many professional dog trainers refer their aggression cases to Michael and veterinarians choose him to train their personal dogs.

Michael Burkey is also a former social worker. This unique experience of consulting and training (people and dogs), sets Michael apart as the one to rely on to help you solve your dog training problems. He will teach you how to:

* Modify your dog's behavior or


* Train your dog the right way, the first time and


* Have more fun with your dog.


Dog training is a complex science and art requiring knowledge of behavioral science and learning. You can rely on Michael's experience, teaching methods, and integrity.